F10 in the studio....

Mark · 12-13-2009, 11:54 PM

The F10 has certainly been making the rounds through the automotive press and AutoExpress was smart enough to take the car into the studio and get these awesome shots of the car in its more pure form. Take a peek!

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Source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_w....php?id=344392

Technic · 12-14-2009, 12:03 AM

Two things bother me of this new 5-Series styling... the downward curve of the upper side of the headlights (the turning signal) and the reverse center console in the interior, which favors the passenger and not the driver.

Two styling changes from the norm that look to me like afterthoughts... other than that it is a nice car, not great.

mfstout · 12-17-2009, 01:38 PM

A thousand times better than the current 5er. Looks like it was inspired by the lines of the e92. A coupe-like styling for a sedan. I like it.

Refujeet · 12-17-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

Two things bother me of this new 5-Series styling... the reverse center console in the interior, which favors the passenger and not the driver.

Two styling changes from the norm that look to me like afterthoughts... other than that it is a nice car, not great.

You mean the arm rest FOR THE DRIVER?

If memory serves me right, that's how the arm rest is positioned in the current generation as well.

dpwr · 12-17-2009, 01:55 PM

it's so beautiful

Santa34 · 12-17-2009, 02:14 PM

I want to live in it

kinan_sleiman2006 · 12-17-2009, 02:56 PM

nice shots>>>>what type of grey is this?

Bimmerboy888 · 12-17-2009, 03:21 PM

It looks absolutely great!

DBerg · 12-17-2009, 03:57 PM

I hope it's available with a manual trans...

hokie4life03 · 12-17-2009, 04:13 PM

I guess I am the only that think it looks nice, but kind of bland.

ase2dais · 12-17-2009, 04:37 PM

I'd get this F series over the the last generation, Im holding my breath that the new M5 will absolutely be a killer!!!

Nick.CBR · 12-17-2009, 04:57 PM

Love it!

Nick

SHOWTIME · 12-17-2009, 05:04 PM

The top of the rear bumper around the lights and the center looks like it's sticking out too much.

SLCGoonski · 12-17-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

The top of the rear bumper around the lights and the center looks like it's sticking out too much.

Welcome to 'pedestrian friendly' design.

Van_bimmer · 12-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

Two things bother me of this new 5-Series styling... the downward curve of the upper side of the headlights (the turning signal) and the reverse center console in the interior, which favors the passenger and not the driver.

Two styling changes from the norm that look to me like afterthoughts... other than that it is a nice car, not great.

I have the exact same thought about the center console! Why did BMW ever angle and partition the console to favour the passenger???

Otherwise i think I love the new direction they are building the interiors. The car otherwise looks amazing.

rori zahr · 12-17-2009, 06:12 PM

I second every word said about the center console, it looks so odd as if the image were flipped! Technic is absolutely right about this particular observation.

skier · 12-17-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

Welcome to 'pedestrian friendly' design.

What does it have to do with the rear bumper?

Anyway, the F10 looks good IMO.

T.A.S · 12-17-2009, 06:20 PM

What a ugly color at the angel eyes.. :O

uhn2000 · 12-17-2009, 06:51 PM

Very hot car..

KANdaddy · 12-17-2009, 07:01 PM

Have to admit I really like the new 5er

Harajuku · 12-17-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Van_bimmer

I have the exact same thought about the center console! Why did BMW ever angle and partition the console to favour the passenger???

Otherwise i think I love the new direction they are building the interiors. The car otherwise looks amazing.

I don't mind the console like this. I usually rest my right arm on the console while I'm driving and I prefer more padding there than hard surface. If you swap the location of those items then the shifter is too far to the right...

Harajuku · 12-17-2009, 07:24 PM

Here's one of the center console with the steering wheel on the left. Looks fine to me when seeing it like this...

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